as this happens [former Red Sox bullpen coach] Gary Tuck calls me up and he says, ‘I just got off the phone with JoeTorre and we’re going to implement the Jonathan Papelbon Rule his year,'” said Papelbon of Major League Baseball

as this happens [former Red Sox bullpen coach] Gary Tuck calls me up and he says, ‘I just got off the phone with JoeTorre and we’re going to implement the Jonathan Papelbon Rule his year,'” said Papelbon of Major League Baseball

Scott Lauber spoke of JoeTorre's statement scolding David Ortiz and defending the difficult job that scorer's have. He also noted that a few players in the dugout rolled their eyes and said they wouldn't have acted the way Ortiz did.

Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino joined D&C to discuss the decision to fire Bobby Valentine and why it didn't work in Boston for him. He talks to the boys about if Bobby V was able to be himself in Boston, will the process be different this time around in deciding the Sox next manager, and when they are hoping to have a decision for manager. Larry also mentions what the Sox need to do to make the team better in the offseason, how much input players will have in the next manager will be, does he regret not bringing back Terry Francona, and if a retread manger like JoeTorre might be a direction the Sox might want to go.

Peter talked about how Tuesday's rainout was a good thing for the Sox rotation, the injuries with the pitching staff and what the Red Sox might do, all of the challenges John Lackey is battling through right now, the importance of the sweep against New York and the comeback against Baltimore, how the bottom of the Red Sox order is still a work in progress and what he thought about the whole Jorge Posada situation in New York.

that such an act was over the top and won't be tolerated. No fine or suspension was to be handed down, just a stern JoeTorre scowl. He pitches against the White Sox on another cold evening (high 40's), and pitches well, finishing with six

Yankees and a dope with the Mets, JoeTorre a failure in St. Louis and a Hall ..... least the most successful ones -- JoeTorre , Franonca, Tony La Russa -- took ..... It's a Bobby Valentine thing. JoeTorre is 10 years older than Valentine

15 years in Atlanta's dugout. Both of Francona's World Series came in his first four years in Boston. All four of JoeTorre 's World Series titles with the Yankees occurred in his first five years managing in the Bronx. Typically, the managers

What should be noted is that eight managers have won three World Series titles, seven are in the Hall of Fame, and one [ JoeTorre ] will be. Francona's .532 winning percentage is fourth-best among active managers, with just Davey Johnson

Toronto because he wanted to be closer to home. (Note: Huh?) He went to New York because of his limitless respect for JoeTorre . He signed with Houston to see his sons play ball. He re-upped with the Astros because of his immense love for Andy

brought out the old guard. And I say this with all due respect to the individuals who are on the committee — Tom Werner , JoeTorre , etc. — how about a player? How about a current manager? How about a general manager? How about an umpire. You’re

brought out the old guard. And I say this with all due respect to the individuals who are on the committee — Tom Werner , JoeTorre , etc. — how about a player? How about a current manager? How about a general manager? How about an umpire. You’re

brought out the old guard. And I say this with all due respect to the individuals who are on the committee — Tom Werner , JoeTorre , etc. — how about a player? How about a current manager? How about a general manager? How about an umpire. You’re

reacting to a player who was acting aggressively, and can understand his frustration with the situation,” MLB executive JoeTorre said. “However, Joe knows that an umpire cannot initiate physical contact with a player just as a player cannot initiate

there he’ll start, he’ll get an ovation,” Garciaparra said. “I think at some point too, very similar to what JoeTorre did when the All-Star Game was held [at Fenway Park ] in 1999 when Jeter took my place at shortstop, was